{"title":"Baskets","description":"\u003cp\u003eSturdy, roomy baskets handwoven in Ghana from natural straw. Perfect for market runs, beach days, and stylish storage at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"handwoven-shopping-bag","title":"Handwoven Natural Straw Tote – Openwork Weave","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple, honest materials, shaped by hand: this tote celebrates the natural color of the fiber and the skill it takes to weave pattern into structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's roughly the size of a large reusable grocery (Aldi) bag, and its rectangular shape and flat base make it a practical everyday carry-all for groceries, a laptop sleeve and notebook, beach gear, or a bottle of wine for a friend. It also makes good open storage on a shelf. The body is woven entirely in warm natural straw tones, with rows of decorative openwork that let light through and add texture. Two tall, fiber-wrapped handles fit over the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts weave is in the tradition of northern Ghana's well-known basketry, where Bolga baskets are traditionally woven from elephant grass. This tote is handwoven in Ghana from natural straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e spot-clean with a lightly damp cloth and let air-dry away from direct sun. If it gets squashed in shipping, mist it lightly with water, reshape by hand, and let it dry naturally. Don't soak it, and keep dyed fibers away from light fabrics while damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's made by hand, the openwork pattern, shape, and tone will vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: natural woven straw, undyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: rectangular tote with flat base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: tight weave with decorative openwork bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: two fiber-wrapped shoulder handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: large, roughly the size of a reusable grocery (Aldi) bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: handmade in Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from Merrillville, Indiana, USA within 1 to 3 business days after payment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Economy shipping on US orders of $45 or more; otherwise shipping is calculated at checkout (see our Shipping policy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns accepted within 30 days of delivery if the item is unused and in the same condition. Please email afrilegacyllc@gmail.com before sending anything back (see our Refund Policy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is handmade, so small differences in color, weave and finish are normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AfriLegacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46452333314240,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2919\/1104\/files\/IMG-20250531-WA0031.jpg?v=1749084783"},{"product_id":"handwoven-shopping-basket","title":"Handwoven Market Basket – Teal \u0026 Natural Stripe","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Ghana, a good basket goes to the market and back for years. This one carries on that everyday tradition, and it looks good doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a roomy, oval tote basket, roughly the size of a large reusable grocery (Aldi) bag, for groceries, farmers-market finds, beach towels, or picnic supplies. At home it works as storage for throws, magazines, or toys. Deep teal openwork bands alternate with tightly woven natural stripes, which gives it a lively, airy look while the solid rim and base keep it strong. Two arched handles, wrapped in natural fiber, sit comfortably in the hand or over the forearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weave and shape are in the style of the famous Bolga baskets, which are traditionally woven from elephant grass (veta vera) around Bolgatanga in northern Ghana. This basket is handwoven in Ghana from natural straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e spot-clean with a lightly damp cloth and let air-dry away from direct sun. If it gets squashed in shipping, mist it lightly with water, reshape by hand, and let it dry naturally. Don't soak it, and keep dyed fibers away from light fabrics while damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach basket is woven by hand, so the stripe spacing, shape, and color depth vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: natural woven straw with teal-dyed sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: teal and natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: alternating openwork and tight-weave bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: two fiber-wrapped carry handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: large, roughly the size of a reusable grocery (Aldi) bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: handmade in Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from Merrillville, Indiana, USA within 1 to 3 business days after payment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Economy shipping on US orders of $45 or more; otherwise shipping is calculated at checkout (see our Shipping policy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns accepted within 30 days of delivery if the item is unused and in the same condition. 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